touch hole

A small hole through which the propellant charge of a cannon or muzzleloading gun is ignited.

Japanese Meaning

大砲や前装式火器の発射に用いられる、小さな点火用の穴。

Before the reenactment, the cannon crew inspected the touch hole to make sure the charge would ignite safely.

再現演習の前に、砲兵隊は装薬が安全に点火するか確認するために点火孔を点検した。

Sense（1）

A small hole through which the propellant charge of a cannon or muzzleloading gun is ignited.

touch holes

（ plural ）